About Us

History & Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Our History

Talladega Funeral Home, which was originally founded by William
and Hazel Patterson, who also owned Talladega Healthcare Center at
that time, held its open house on September 16, 1979. Built
on the site of the old Confederate Army Training Grounds,
construction began in early 1978. The ad that ran in early
September of 1979 in The Daily Home, the local newspaper in
Talladega, called our facilities the "newest and most
modern". Dedication took place at 2:30 pm, and open house
lasted until 5:30 pm. The article listed a few facts that one
should know about the facility. A few of the things listed
include "No set hours of operation and no official closing time"
and "modern motor equipment necessary for full service." Today we
still strive to offer the same values that the company was founded
on.

Although many people did not believe Talladega needed another
funeral home in the area, after a tough first five years or so,
Talladega Funeral Home finally got up and running. The first
funeral conducted by Talladega Funeral Home was on October 6,
1979. In honor of this, we still have a large portrait and
plaque of the late Ms. Stephans hanging in our arrangement office
to commemorate this memorable occasion. Although, Mrs. Hazel
Patterson passed away about 15 years ago, William P. Patterson is
still very active around the funeral home. He works
occasional funerals and even does maintenance work around the
facilities. Although, Talladega Funeral Home has been
in business now for almost 32 years, one will still find the same
atmosphere that the company was originally centered around.
Here at Talladega Funeral Home, we want you to feel welcome and in
a comfortable atmosphere, and you will find people that can be
counted on as friends.